Europe's Strongest Man is one of the few titles in the sport that Eddie Hall has yet to win, but 2018 won't be the year he does it. In a lengthy video he posted to his Facebook, the reigning World's ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Dan Green Tears Bicep, Withdraws from Meets
Powerlifter Dan Green has announced that he'll be withdrawing from the March Madness meet he planned to compete in at the end of the month. In his latest Instagram post, Green shared that he had ruptured ... Continue Reading
Sumo Deadlift High Pull – Muscles Worked, Exercise Demo, and Benefits
In this article we will discuss the sumo deadlift high pull, a compound total body exercise that builds posterior chain strength, muscle mass, and fitness. In the below sections we will go through the ... Continue Reading
Kos Vegan Protein Review — Surprisingly Nutritious
Kos is named after the Greek island where Hippocrates was born and the company sells what they call "small-batch, boutique" protein powder that provides the “ambient glow of radiant health.” Kos's mission ... Continue Reading
Reps for Recovery: Krissy Mae Cagney’s Inspiring Mission to Help Others
Lifting, for many, is an art, an outlet, an escape, and therapy. If you don't know Krissy Mae Cagney's story, then buckle up because you're in for an emotional 6-minutes. In a recent film created by ... Continue Reading
18.5 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches
We've made it to CrossFit Open Workout 18.5. It's the home stretch. Last night, Dave Castro announced CrossFit Open Workout 18.5 live from CrossFit Reykjavík in Reykjavík, Iceland. Soon after his ... Continue Reading
Barbell Cycling Strategies
In this article we will discuss barbell cycling, a method of moving a barbell with precision, speed, and efficiency during high skilled movements like the snatch, clean, and jerk (as well as a few other ... Continue Reading
RKC Official Russian Kettlebell Review
When it comes to kettlebell companies, RKC is possibly the best known brand when it comes to creating high performance kettlebells. They're one of the first companies to bring the Russian kettlebell to ... Continue Reading
5 Sled Workouts Used by NFL Players
Dominic Frazier has worked as a strength and conditioning coach for dozens of elite NFL athletes, including the Falcons, Cowboys, Titans, Lions, and Browns. He’s also trained athletes in Major League ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Open Workout 18.5 Announced
A first-of-its-kind vote. A grueling repeat. And one of the most star-studded CrossFit Open workout announcements in the event's history. Coming live from CrossFit Reykjavik in Iceland's capital, Dave ... Continue Reading
Here Are the Voting Options for CrossFit Open Workout 18.5
For the first time ever, Dave Castro and CrossFit are having CrossFit athletes, fans, and strength athletes from all walks of life vote on a CrossFit Open Workout. Yesterday, Castro announced in a video ... Continue Reading
Decoding Strongman Language in the Gym
Strongman training is serious business. Hundreds of pounds being thrown over your head, stone loads can crush a spine, and farmers walks that test the ability of your arms to stay in their sockets requires ... Continue Reading
AmazonBasics Enamel Kettlebell Review
Amazon probably doesn't need much of an introduction, and it's probably not that surprising that they sell their own fitness equipment. Amazon's AmazonBasics line of products span across multiple markets, ... Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Low Bar Back Squats
In the article we will discuss four unique benefits of the low bar back squat to help strength, power, and fitness athletes further understand this squat ... Continue Reading
How to Start Olympic Weightlifting After 50
Any kind of strength training is fantastic for overall health, but one of the great things about Olympic weightlifting is that it builds more than just strength and power. To successfully execute the lifts ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Open Workout 18.5 (Plus 18.5 Vote & Leaderboard)
Well, if you've been tuning in every week to the 2018 CrossFit Open live announcements, congratulations, you made it through the stressful highs and lows of anticipation. For those tuning in for the first ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Athlete Jacob Heppner Will Not Qualify for Regionals
It's been a rough couple of years for three-time CrossFit Games athlete Jacob Heppner. Last year, he had to withdraw from the 2017 CrossFit Open after 17.1 due to bursitis in his knee. Now, he's shared on ... Continue Reading
10 Kinds of Creatine and What They All Mean
When did creatine get so complicated? Once upon a time creatine monohydrate was the only kind available, but supplement companies have hit the market with seemingly endless varieties. It absorbs better, it ... Continue Reading
Why Good Powerlifters Get Bad Coaches
There are nearly 37,000 gyms in the U.S. as of 2016, and over 66 million Americans made over 5.5 billion visits to those gyms in that year alone. Why, then, is it so hard to find a good ... Continue Reading
Struggling to Stay On Track With Your Diet? These 3 Tricks Could Help
Heads up! This article is about diet tricks – not fundamentals. These can be really useful for people who already have a sound diet planned, and are having a little difficulty sticking to it (for whatever ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 18.4 Fastest Times (Plus Who Tops the Leaderboard)
Four weeks down, and one to go. So far, the 2018 CrossFit Open workouts could best be described as a series of extreme ups and downs that have helped push a majority of CrossFit athletes to new levels. ... Continue Reading
Good Morning vs Deadlift – Pros and Cons for Strength and Muscle Building
In this article we will compare and contrast the good morning vs the deadlift to help coaches and athletes determine which is best for building strength, muscle hypertrophy, and boost sports performance. ... Continue Reading
Yes4All Vinyl Coated Kettlebell Review
Yes4All is a strength company that designs multiple types of training equipment. One of the types of equipment they design that's slightly different from competitors is their vinyl coated kettlebells. ... Continue Reading
Dates and Venue Confirmed for 2018 World Weightlifting Championships
Late last week there was some confusion in the weightlifting community when South Korean weightlifting fan Shin Yong Jin — who regularly posts weightlifting news and training clips — uploaded the following ... Continue Reading